ARMENIAN COMMUNITY MEETS WITH STEPHANIE DION

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12.03.2007 10:48

The Congress of Canadian Armenians held a reception in Montreal
to honour Stephane Dion, the new Leader of the Liberal Party of
Canada. The event was a resounding success, with over 100 invited
people present including many of the leaders and prominent members
of our community.

Mr. Dion, who has been a firm advocate for the recognition of the
Armenian Genocide and a friend and consistent supporter of the
Armenian community and of Armenian causes, was presented with a
plaque naming him an "honourary Armenian". At the end of his speech,
he expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome that he received,
and he read a brief statement of friendship in Armenian. He also had
an opportunity to circulate, talking to people about their concerns
and answering their questions.

In his comments, Mr. Dion said he is in favour of opening a Canadian
Embassy in Armenia, and he would like very much to see Armenian
candidates getting elected to the House of Commons.

This event was part of a series organized by the Congress of Canadian
Armenians, to meet with the leaders and key members of the major
political parties of Canada.

The Congress of Canadian Armenians is comprised of the following
participating organizations (in alphabetical order): AGBU Alex
Manoogian School, AGBU Montreal Chapter, Armenian Democratic Liberal
Party, Holy Cross Church of Laval, St. Gregory the Illuminator Church
of Montreal, S.D. Hunchakian Party, Society of Armenians from Istanbul,
Tekeyan Cultural Association.